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Parental support for your child will help the professionals in the Donaldson Academy aid your child on their successful journey to and through college.

A little time and plenty of effort on the part of your student can pay off tremendously. In the pilot program of the Dr. Charles W. Donaldson Summer Bridge Academy (the precursor to the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy) 88 percent of the students bypassed developmental math while almost 80 percent bypassed developmental composition.

Instruction and mentorship offered at the Donaldson Academy can:

Prepare your student for success beyond high school

Eliminate the need for remediation which lowers the cost of college

Increase your student’s chance of graduating high school

Increase your student’s chance of obtaining a college degree

If your child attends a high school in the Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock School District, and North Little Rock School District then they are eligible to apply for the Donaldson Scholars program:

Criteria for Application – Registration now open until May 18, 2016.Be a 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student in one of the following school districts: Little Rock School District, North Little Rock School District, and Pulaski County Special School District are eligible to apply to the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy.The Academy prepares students for success in high school and beyond by increasing high school graduation rates and preparing students for college.

The Donaldson Academy has proven its effectiveness by helping students achieve their dreams of obtaining a college degree at no cost to the students or their parents.

Students who are accepted into the program, will attend the Donaldson Saturday Academy where they will received specialized instruction based on their grade level including ACT prep, college prep, and fun activities.

The application for the 2016-17 school year is open until May 18, 2016. APPLY NOW

High School Students will:

Gain help to improve your reading, writing, and math skills

Enhance your social and emotional development

Improve your educational achievement

Getting ready for college through ACT preparation and application assistance

Attend Saturday Academy each month during the fall and spring semesters